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Cold vs Warm Enteral Feeding and Gastric Emptying in Adult ICU Patients

NCT07415616 · Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 15

Last updated 2026-02-18

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Summary

In critically ill patients receiving enteral nutrition in the intensive care unit, the functional capacity of the gastrointestinal system can be significantly influenced by the mode of nutritional support. The temperature of enteral feeding may exert potential effects on gastric emptying, intestinal motility, and nutrient absorption. However, the existing literature on the impact of feeding temperature is limited, and randomized or cross-over controlled studies directly comparing warm and cold enteral feeding are scarce. This study aims to systematically evaluate the effects of enteral feeding temperature on feeding tolerance (vomiting and aspiration), gastric emptying rate (gastric residual volume), and the incidence of diarrhea, thereby providing evidence to inform clinical practice.

Conditions

  • Gastric Emptying
  • Enteral Nutrition (Food for Special Medical Purposes)

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

enteral nutrition

Cold enteral feeding (24-25 degree), warm enteral feeding (36-37 degree)

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

enteral nutrition

cold enteral nutrition

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-01
Primary Completion
2026-05-31
Completion
2026-08-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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